The Poetry of Toybox I LIGHT

Older homes have a way of keeping to themselves. Like they’ve seen enough of the world and would rather stay curled up. The windows at Toybox were no different — shy little squares, peeking out but never quite stepping forward.

So we had a quiet conversation with the house. Asked it to open up a little.

We didn’t barge in. We coaxed it. Gently.

Now, there are large sliding-folding teak doors that open wide to the verandah. Custom-built to fit the nearly 24-inch-thick walls — because yes, these walls were built before insulation had a name, and somehow still do a better job.

We carved out light wells and surprise skylights. We added a sculptural window in the kitchen that looks like it might float away. Every new opening is still rooted in the original soul of the house — just a little braver now.

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Words by @arshita.mehta
Photographs by @mareena_m_